Amateur Radio is the best! I have met many wonderful people both locally and across the world. I Enjoy HF-CW (some SSB) Dx'ing and casual qso's. Member of the Southwest Ohio DX Association - SWODXA, BCARA, INDEXA, DARA, FISTS and ARRL. Enjoy and support SEDCO (W4DXCC).

Most all stateside and DX contacts are QRP (5w or less) using a Yaesu FT817nd, Elecraft K-1,Ten Tec R4020, Rockmite(20M), or Ten-Tec Century 21, and P2jr paddle key. Thanks very much for your qso. Im amazed you heard me!! visit a qrp blog Ive started at: www.cincinnatiqrp.blogspot.com I use a solar panel, batteries and a charge controller to power the QRP station some of the time.

I became an amateur radio operator in 1989. Soon after vanity calls were granted, requested W8KJ. The call was originally issued to Irving Davis in Detroit, MI who held the call prior to 1952. I have one of his old qsl cards which is a dear treasure to me.

The QRO station is an Icom 756proII, Amp Supply LK-500ZB amplifier, HF2V vertical with 38 radials, 40m dipole, or a 8 element Tennadyne LPDA @ 60 ft. which covers 10 thru 20 meters. Portable, I use a buddipole, homemade Black Widow vertical, or a 40 ' spiderbeam telescopic mast/pole.

July 2010 my son and I were chosen to go on a DX Adventure to Costa Rica with the Youth DX Adventure team. It was a wonderful experience. My call during that trip was TI5/W8KJ please provide sase if you need confirmation.

I have a very small collection of old keys: bugs, paddles, straights, etc. (facinating tools of communication)

I prefer traditional QSL's (cards). If you need confirmation just let me know. Im happy to get a card out to you.

Other interests include, casual bike riding, handguns / target shooting.

Lord, grant us some sunspots / .we could sure use a few !

72/73's